Weddings are a lovely opportunity to make unforgettable memories and set the tone for a great marriage. Planning for your big day to make your dream come true involves a lot of elements, including getting the perfect venue. Indeed, getting the right place can help you turn your wedding into one straight out of a fairy tale book. And few places can come close to the UK when looking for an out-of-the-world wedding venue. From enchanting castles to picturesque gardens, the options are vast. With 2024 still a couple of months away, you have enough time to plan and make your bookings. Pick from one of these dreamy venues to make your fairytale wedding come true.
Achnagairn Castle, Scotland
The prestigious Harper’s Bar Magazine named Achnagairn Castle the best wedding venue in the UK. This location is the perfect spot if you want to give your fairy tale wedding a Scottish twist. The castle, perched magnificently on the Highlands of Scotland, features turrets, lush gardens, a grand staircase, and other captivating scenes any wedding photographer will dream of. And since the venue is designed purposely for fairytale weddings, experienced wedding planners are on standby to help you pull off something spectacular.
St Osyth Priory, England
It's worth noting that St Osyth Priory offers modern luxury in historic surroundings, making it an ideal fairytale wedding venue. This stunning estate sings of legends and myths dating 1,400 years in history and has now been refurbished to host one-of-a-kind wedding events.
Osyth Priory screams grandeur and elegance. Your guests will enjoy the sights as soon as they arrive and remain enchanted until they leave. It’s worth noting that Queen Elizabeth I twice visited this venue during her Royal Progresses, a fun fact, especially if you’re a history lover. Now, your wedding can enjoy a stint of royalty tracing the Queen’s footsteps on your special day.
Leeds Castle, South East Englang
Leeds Castle looks like it rises majestically out of a surrounding moat, just like you’ll see in your favourite fairytales. The surrounding waters glint with serenity. Even better is the 500 acres of luscious parkland and exotic-looking gardens surrounding the castle. Walking through its huge front doors, you can almost hear the echoes of the castle’s glorious past cheering you on your big day. The interior is beautiful, designed by European designers in the 20th century. Leeds Castle epitomises calmness, with a relaxed atmosphere perfect for a fairytale wedding.
Blackfriars Priory, South West England
This castle rests in the heart of Gloucester’s city centre, not far from its historic dock. It’s a melting pot of modern and ancient design, perfectly mixing the old and new. So, it suits couples of all ages, regardless of your budget size. This is one of the few venues you can pick for a fairytale wedding, even with budget constraints. It may not feel as grandeur, posh, or luxurious as the already-mentioned venues, but it does the trick. Even better, your guests can view the ruins of the 13th-century prior from a glass wall.
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